Friday, September 30, 2016

What Do All of These Pickup Truck Cab Names Mean?

We decided that we needed a guide to help describe pickup
truck cab styles as we realized it’s a lot to take in as a customer if you’re
unfamiliar with the different names and styles. Each pickup truck manufacture
tends to come up with their own name for certain styles, and over time they
have evolved.This guide will help you
break down the differences between cab styles. Ultimately there are three
different pickup truck cab sizes. Regular cabs, Extended Cabs, and Crew Cabs.

We’re going to stick with Toyota, Chevy and Nissan models
for these examples.

Regular Cabs: A
regular cab usually refers to the pickup truck having 2 doors.

Extended Cabs: A
extended cab refers to the pickup truck having 2 doors that have an extra space
behind the front seats, and 2 rear windows. Today extended cabs have 2 front
doors, rear seating, and 1, or 2 rear doors that can be opened once the front
is opened first. Manufactures have their own name for this style of cab.Crew Cabs: The crew cab has 4
regular doors.

Now let’s look at specific models and the different names
associated with them.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Colorado

Regular: 2 doors
only and no rear seating. Currently the Chevrolet has not produced a regular
cab Colorado since 2012.

Extended: 2 doors
and rear seating. In order to reach the
rear seating, the front doors need to be opened first to access the rear
seating handles.

Crew: This model
has rear seating with 4 doors. It has the capacity to seat 5 passengers. Two
upfront and three in the back.

Chevrolet Silverado:
Regular: Unlike the Colorado, the Silverado does still produce Regular Cab trucks.
It fits the description for regular cabs because it only has two doors and
front seating.
Extended/Double Cab: For the Silverado’s, Chevrolet has two models that
fall into this description. For their extended cabs, the Silverado’s have 2
doors and rear seating. For their double cab models, they have four doors
(slightly smaller than the crew cab), and rear seating as well.
Crew: Silverado’s crew cab also refers to four full sized doors, and rear seating.

Nissan

Nissan Frontier

Regular: Nissan
no longer offers regular cabs in this model, but it fits the regular
description.
King Cab: Nissan calls their “Extended Cab”, King Cabs. This refers to 2
doors, with access to the rear seating once the front doors are opened. The
rear seating in this model
Crew Cab: Same description as above. 4 full doors, and rear seating.

is jump seating, which means when not in use they
can be folded up.

Nissan Titan
King Cab: Same as the Frontier model.
Crew Cab: This model has 4 full doors, and rear seating.

Toyota

Toyota Tacoma

Regular Cab: This model is discontinued, and no longer offered.
Access Cab: Refers to 2 doors with small access doors to the rear seating
(hence the name).
Xtra Cab: Refers to 2 doors only. This was the first generation of the
Tacoma’s, also known as the t100 series. This model is also discontinued.
Double Cab: Refers to 4 full doors, and rear seating.

As you can see most of the truck cab names are standard, but some have evolved
over time. We would love to help you choose which one is best for you or you and your family here at Hoselton Auto Mall. Come see us today!

Monday, September 19, 2016

It all happens so quick, right? You’re driving down a dark
road with your high beams on and as you drive up over a small hill—BAM…there he
is. Standing tall, frozen by your headlights.

As the season begins to change, and the sun starts to set
earlier, the deer start to roam more throughout the night. What does this mean
for you as a driver? This means you’ll need to use more caution when driving in
populated deer areas or you might end up needing to repair your vehicle.

Let’s start with the statistics:

According to the National Highway Safety
Administration (NHSA), there are approximately 1.5 million deer-related car
accidents annually across the nation.

Deer are most frequently hit during dawn and
dusk.

The average repair cost of a car-deer collision
is $2,800.

Breeding season runs from October through early
January. Deer are highly active and on the move during this time.

As pack animals, deer almost never travel alone.

Some preventative techniques from Hoselton Auto Mall
include:

Slow
down. The most important way to avoid hitting a deer is to SLOW DOWN.
Following the speed limits in your area make it possible to brake sooner if
needed.

Wear your
seat belt. Some drivers described hitting a deer head on felt like hitting
a brick wall. If this is true, you’ll be glad your seat belt is on!

High
Beams. Use your high beams whenever the road is free of on-coming traffic.
This will increase your visibility and help make those glowy-green eyes pop out
more.

Honk! As
mentioned above, some deer can become memorized by bright lights so if you see a
deer, flash your lights or we recommend using one long honk of your horn to
scare them out of the road.

Do not
swerve. It’s a natural instinct to want to swerve your car when you see a
deer in the road but stay calm! Swerving could make you lose control of your
car, making the situation worse. Deer are also very unpredictable, and you could
swerve right into their path

If your car does happen to come in physical contact with a
deer, always remember to keep your distance. A frightened deer can injure you
as well as injure itself further. Contact the authorities if the animal is in
the middle of the road because it could be a danger to other drivers. Lastly,
Hoselton Collison Center and Body Shop is here for all of your repair needs.
The Collision Shop works with all insurance companies and has "Preferred
Shop" status with many of the leading automotive insurance companies.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Dashboard Light Help

I think it's pretty fair to say that most people do not enjoy when their dashboard lights appear. Your dashboard lights are great because they let you know when things aren't working properly within your vehicle. Typically they are a warning, giving you some time to get your vehicle looked at, but don't wait too long and definitely do not ignore them. It's important to know what each one stands for, and every vehicle is different. Some designs may vary depending on the vehicle. Be sure to consult your owner's manual to find out specifics for your vehicle type. We put together some of our "favorites" (we actually just prefer our dashboard lights off, but what can you do?) to give you an idea of how serious, and not so serious some of these lights can be.

Oil Light: This sensor detects low oil pressure. Don't wait on this one, and get an oil change ASAP. Oil is the life blood for your vehicle! (PS. We have an awesome everyday low price of $19.95 for oil changes)

Brake System Alert: This determines low brake fluid levels. Leaks or low brake linings are a common cause of this.

Glow Plug: Used on diesel vehicles only. There should be no attempts to start the vehicle until this light is off. If you must drive, make sure you drive slow and avoid highways.

Temperature Warning: Possibility of engine over heating. Stop driving the vehicle as soon as possible so damage to the vehicle is minimized. Towing may be necessary for this situation.

Battery Warning: A fault in within the car battery. Seek professional help to figure out exact problems.

Front Airbag: A fault in the airbag system, the airbag will not deploy.

ABS Warning: A fault in the ABS braking system. ABS stands for Anti-Lock Braking System. Your normal brakes will continue to work, but your ABS brakes are not working properly when this light appears. This should be reviewed by a mechanic as soon as possible.

Windshield Fluid: Lower washer fluid is detected and needs more.

Check Engine: A fault in the engine management system. The check engine light can light up for numerous reasons, including your gas cap not being closed tight enough. Seek professional help to determine exactly where the problem lies.

As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to give our service center a call at (888) 903-0537